Locals Guide to West River Favorites
Food scene
Kathmandu Bistro, which opened in May 2013, specializes in providing Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan cuisine.
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Kathmandu Bistro
727 Main StKathmandu Bistro, which opened in May 2013, specializes in providing Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan cuisine.
Delicious and authentic Ramen. Very friendly atmosphere. They do not take orders over the phone. Can dine-in or order on-line.
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Bokujo Ramen
518 Mount Rushmore RoadDelicious and authentic Ramen. Very friendly atmosphere. They do not take orders over the phone. Can dine-in or order on-line.
has been among the go-to upscale steakhouses in the Rapid City area. Delmonico Grill, in particular, features a swanky indoors and elegant lighting to create a thoughtful and romantic setting.
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Delmonico Grill
609 Main Sthas been among the go-to upscale steakhouses in the Rapid City area. Delmonico Grill, in particular, features a swanky indoors and elegant lighting to create a thoughtful and romantic setting.
It’s dubbed as the first true tap house in the city with 50 beers on rotation. Also has good pizza and is kid friendly (depending on the time of day).
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Independent Ale House
625 St Joseph StIt’s dubbed as the first true tap house in the city with 50 beers on rotation. Also has good pizza and is kid friendly (depending on the time of day).
A bit of a strange place in obscure locatation but it is authentic and delicious!
A&D Jamaican Restaurant
710 North Lacrosse StreetA bit of a strange place in obscure locatation but it is authentic and delicious!
has been one of the landmark dining places in Rapid City since its founding in 1930 as a café. Family friendly for breakfast & lunch. You can sub butter for ice-cream! Turns into an upscale diner for dinner.
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Tally's Silver Spoon
530 6th Sthas been one of the landmark dining places in Rapid City since its founding in 1930 as a café. Family friendly for breakfast & lunch. You can sub butter for ice-cream! Turns into an upscale diner for dinner.
founded in 2014, provides a diverse set of dishes for all guests flocking to Rapid City. It only takes a two-minute walk to reach this place from Founders Park. Juniper thrives as a casual contemporary eatery in Rapid City. Most, if not all its ingredients come from local sources to maintain their freshness.
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Juniper
523 6th Streetfounded in 2014, provides a diverse set of dishes for all guests flocking to Rapid City. It only takes a two-minute walk to reach this place from Founders Park. Juniper thrives as a casual contemporary eatery in Rapid City. Most, if not all its ingredients come from local sources to maintain their freshness.
This is an hour away from Rapid but a lovely drive. Our favorite restaurant for special occasions. AMAZING food and dining experience.
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Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th StThis is an hour away from Rapid but a lovely drive. Our favorite restaurant for special occasions. AMAZING food and dining experience.
Also in Custer (an hour from Rapid). This is a sister restaurant to Skogen. Lovely for breakfast/brunch. You could eat breakfast then go explore Custer State Park.
Hjem A.M.
308 Mount Rushmore RoadAlso in Custer (an hour from Rapid). This is a sister restaurant to Skogen. Lovely for breakfast/brunch. You could eat breakfast then go explore Custer State Park.
Best burger! An hour away from Rapid and part of a Hot Spring resort. They are not fast and it is a very small place. Also, not for kids.
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Buffalo Dreamer
108 Minnekahta AveBest burger! An hour away from Rapid and part of a Hot Spring resort. They are not fast and it is a very small place. Also, not for kids.
Barcade, Family Friendly, Yummy Pizza place. Lots of arcade games for kids and adults.
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Press Start
504 Mt Rushmore RdBarcade, Family Friendly, Yummy Pizza place. Lots of arcade games for kids and adults.
Adult Beverages
has amazing cocktails. Located under Murphy’s. You must have a reservation by texting or calling this number (605) 939-0095.
Blind Lion
510 9th Streethas amazing cocktails. Located under Murphy’s. You must have a reservation by texting or calling this number (605) 939-0095.
brewery has food trucks on Wednesday.
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Cohort Craft Brewery
4905 5th Streetbrewery has food trucks on Wednesday.
Another downtown establishment and they make their own sarsaparilla, which the kids really like.
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Hay Camp Brewing Company
601 Kansas City StAnother downtown establishment and they make their own sarsaparilla, which the kids really like.
Brews their own cream soda and root beer and has nice outdoor patio. Dogs welcomed!
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Dakota Point Brewing
405 Canal StBrews their own cream soda and root beer and has nice outdoor patio. Dogs welcomed!
They offer tastings and is great place to sip wine while downtown.
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Firehouse Wine Cellars
620 Main StThey offer tastings and is great place to sip wine while downtown.
City/town information
A mix of hippies and old time South Dakotans. Cool shops with an amazing hot spring resort. Also has the mammoth site for kids and Evans Plunge (hot spring fed pool).
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Hot Springs
A mix of hippies and old time South Dakotans. Cool shops with an amazing hot spring resort. Also has the mammoth site for kids and Evans Plunge (hot spring fed pool).
Bring some carrots to feed the burrows in Custer State Park. Remember, do not pet the buffalo (actually bison). They may lick your car if you are lucky.
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Custer
Bring some carrots to feed the burrows in Custer State Park. Remember, do not pet the buffalo (actually bison). They may lick your car if you are lucky.
Go to the brothel, Adams House, cemetery, and see where Wild Bill was shot.
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Deadwood
Go to the brothel, Adams House, cemetery, and see where Wild Bill was shot.
Sightseeing
Our favorite hike and the views are amazing. We have done this with our kids (ages 9 & 11). It was difficult but they did it! Make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.
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Black Elk Peak
Our favorite hike and the views are amazing. We have done this with our kids (ages 9 & 11). It was difficult but they did it! Make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.
Such spectacular views as you drive along the spires and through unique rock formations.
Cathedral Spires Viewing Spot
Such spectacular views as you drive along the spires and through unique rock formations.
Words can describe the beauty and wonder of this place. Wall drug actually has really good donughts and CHEAP coffee.
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Badlands National Park
Words can describe the beauty and wonder of this place. Wall drug actually has really good donughts and CHEAP coffee.
A very unique and informative museum. Make sure to take the tour. Deadwood is about an hour away from Rapid.
The Deadwood Brothel
610 Main StreetA very unique and informative museum. Make sure to take the tour. Deadwood is about an hour away from Rapid.
Built in 1892, the Queen Anne-style home is well-known for its oak interiors, hand-painted canvas wall coverings, stained-glass windows, thoroughly modern 19th century plumbing, electricity, telephone service, and original furnishings.
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Adams House
22 Van Buren StBuilt in 1892, the Queen Anne-style home is well-known for its oak interiors, hand-painted canvas wall coverings, stained-glass windows, thoroughly modern 19th century plumbing, electricity, telephone service, and original furnishings.
Kid's Favorites
Indoor water park that kids really like. Go on a rainy day where outdoor exploring isn't happening.
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WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort
1314 N Elk Vale RdIndoor water park that kids really like. Go on a rainy day where outdoor exploring isn't happening.
Heroes Magic & Sports Cards
513 Main StreetFun place for Pokemon players.
There aren't too many toy stores left but this one is a local favorite and a great way to support our community. Right downtown where the fountains are.
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Who's Toy House LLC
512 Main StThere aren't too many toy stores left but this one is a local favorite and a great way to support our community. Right downtown where the fountains are.
Who's Hobby House
715 Main Stgreat place to continue hobby's or start a new one. fun for the whole family
Feels like you are in Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Great for views of the city as well as photo opportunities. This is where many locals go to see fireworks on the Fourth of July.
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Parque de los Dinosaurios
940 Skyline DrFeels like you are in Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Great for views of the city as well as photo opportunities. This is where many locals go to see fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Free place to explore favorite fairy tales. Also, there is a bridge that takes you to a swimming hole and rope swing near the property.
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Isla del Libro de Cuentos
1301 Sheridan Lake RdFree place to explore favorite fairy tales. Also, there is a bridge that takes you to a swimming hole and rope swing near the property.
Sweet old theater located downtown. Check out their website for summer movie tickets.
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Elks Theatre
512 6th StSweet old theater located downtown. Check out their website for summer movie tickets.
Drive-in movie theater with first-run films & supersized screens, plus nachos, pizza & other eats.
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Roy's Black Hills Twin Drive-In
810 Tenaya StDrive-in movie theater with first-run films & supersized screens, plus nachos, pizza & other eats.
Coffee Shops
Good coffee and tea alternatives. They also make homemade pop tarts and serve yummy breakfast and lunch foods. Many healthy choices including vegetarian.
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Harriet & Oak
329 Main StGood coffee and tea alternatives. They also make homemade pop tarts and serve yummy breakfast and lunch foods. Many healthy choices including vegetarian.
Great coffee and amazing pastries. They make their own chai concentrate too.
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Pure Bean Coffeehouse
201 Main StreetGreat coffee and amazing pastries. They make their own chai concentrate too.
Good place to eat for breakfast and coffee too.
Essence of Coffee has a simple philosophy: Serious Coffee; Great Food: Casual Atmosphere. It guides and governs every decision we make. Specialty coffee, freshly roasted by us and appreciated by you; fresh whole foods made by us and enjoyed by you; great conversation and relaxed atmosphere created by us and also by you our great customers.
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Essence Of Coffee
908 Main StGood place to eat for breakfast and coffee too.
Essence of Coffee has a simple philosophy: Serious Coffee; Great Food: Casual Atmosphere. It guides and governs every decision we make. Specialty coffee, freshly roasted by us and appreciated by you; fresh whole foods made by us and enjoyed by you; great conversation and relaxed atmosphere created by us and also by you our great customers.